Kickstart your Engineering career at Tarmac with our National Engineering Graduate Programme!

Work on real projects, drive innovation, gain hands-on experience across our operations, and help shape the future of construction materials.

We are currently recruiting for Engineering Graduates to join our 24-month Engineering Graduate Programme, designed to develop the next generation of engineering talent across Tarmac.

As one of the UK's leading construction solutions businesses, you'll gain exposure to the people, projects and technologies that keep infrastructure moving across the UK. You'll also be supported by the global strength of our parent company CRH, one of the world's leading building materials businesses. This gives you access to industry-leading expertise, development opportunities and the chance to build a career that can take you across the UK and beyond. From operational engineering and manufacturing excellence to digital innovation and commercial decision-making, this programme will give you the breadth and depth of experience needed to build a successful engineering career.

What you'll be doing

As part of our Engineering Graduate Programme, you'll complete three structured rotations over 24 months, giving you a unique opportunity to develop technical, commercial and operational expertise.

Rotation 1: Operations

Build your understanding of how our plants operate and develop the foundations of your engineering career by:

• Gaining hands-on experience within our operational sites
• Learning how engineering supports manufacturing performance and reliability
• Developing knowledge of safety, production, maintenance and continuous improvement
• Working alongside experienced engineers and operational leaders on real business challenges
• Understanding the critical role engineering plays in delivering operational excellence

Rotation 2: Technical Engineering

Develop your technical capability through exposure to engineering projects and specialist functions, including:

• Engineering project delivery
• Maintenance and asset management
• Process optimisation
• Reliability and performance improvement
• Supporting business-critical engineering initiatives and problem-solving activities

Rotation 3: Specialist Placement

Tailor your development through one of several specialist pathways aligned to your interests and business needs:

Commercial

• Customer experience
• Sales and account management
• Market analysis

Logistics & Supply Chain

• Supply chain planning
• Transport optimisation
• Operational efficiency projects

Technology & Digital Innovation

• Digital engineering
• Automation and process technology
• Data-driven performance improvements

Advanced Operations

• Operational leadership exposure
• Multi-site engineering experience
• Manufacturing excellence initiatives

Your Development

We recognise that our graduates are critical to our future success, which is why we'll invest heavily in your development from day one. You'll benefit from:

• A structured 24-month development programme
• Dedicated mentorship from experienced engineers
• Support towards professional accreditation and chartership
• Membership support for relevant professional institutions
• A tailored learning and development pathway
• Exposure to senior engineering leaders across the business
• You'll also join our Graduate Core Skills Development Programme, helping you strengthen your commercial awareness, communication, leadership and business skills while building your professional network.

What we're looking for

Essential

• Degree in an engineering discipline
• Full UK driving licence
• Willingness to travel, relocate and work across different UK locations. This role will include placements at different sites around the UK.
• Passion for engineering, innovation and continuous improvement

Desirable

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Interest in digital technologies, automation or engineering innovation
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn
• Commitment to working safely and promoting positive health and safety behaviours

Why Choose Tarmac?

Why Choose Tarmac?

This is where talent meets opportunity- ignite your potential!

At Tarmac, we believe in building more than just roads and infrastructure- we build careers. As the UK’s largest construction materials company, we offer exciting early career opportunities that fit your lifestyle, whether you're on-site, in the office, or a mix of both. Join us to earn, learn, and grow while helping shape a more sustainable future. We’re committed to your development and wellbeing, offering a supportive environment where you can thrive.

Here’s what you can look forward to:

• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Contributory pension scheme
• Exclusive discounts via the Tarmac Reward website
• Free and confidential support through our Employee Assistance helpline
• Access to our Employee Communities, where you can network, learn from others, and increase your awareness of the support available to you. Our three Employee Communities are: Health and Wellbeing, Inclusion and Identity, Personal Growth and Development
• Training and development tailored to your goals

Don’t Miss Out!

We may close applications early if we receive a high volume of candidates- so if this sounds like your kind of opportunity, get your application in ASAP!